Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.
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Tough economic times, state highway closures bring end to Far North cafe with eight jobs gone
Awanui’s Big River Cafe closing as freight and visitor traffic dries up
Community infrastructure award for $40 million Kāeo Bridge
Kāeo Bridge project recognised as an important community asset.
News briefs from the Far North - feedback wanted on park plan, health symposium and winter to be warm
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaikohe policeman awarded for 35 years of service to his Far North community
His secret for his long-standing service is his “love for the job” and “incredible family.
New facilities welcomed by community and leaders
Kaitāia Town Square and Te Hiku Sports Hub open for community enjoyment.
Store owner welcomes Mangamuka Gorge reopening after tough two years
Eliza Kete has kept the store operating despite SH1 outside the store being closed.
A salute to our nannies, mums and aunties
Celebrating modern wāhinetanga/womanhood on Far North stage.
News briefs from the Far North - Sleep help, representation review meeting and school reunion planned
News snippets from the Far North.
Kaitāia celebrating opening of new sports hub and town square
The big day will kick off at 5.30am when the town square officially opens.
Complex repair job on Mangamuka Gorge nears completion
After years of disruption, Far North's Mangamuka Gorge to reopen before Christmas.
Northland identity dies after lifetime supporting the country’s heritage
'Heather has left a wonderful legacy'.
Sub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekend
Many regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.
One of largest protests for years in Whangārei for national protest hīkoi
National protest hīkoi draws thousand across Northland.
News briefs from the Far North - tree planting, protests today, four injured and new radio No1
News snippets from the Far North.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds hosts historic pōwhiri conducted entirely by wāhine
Leaders from Global Women gathered for the event.
Have your say on Far North District Council representation review
Far North representation review questions answered at public meetings
News briefs from the Far North - animal day out, more Lotto luck and Ngāpuhi hapū meet
News snippets from the Far North
Far North District Council calls for Gaza ceasefire and opposes Māori ward disestablishment
Around 60 members of the public turned out to support the motion tabled by the mayor.
Charity delighted with Far North woodchoppers' $400k of donations
Far North woodchopping team have helped the Fred Hollows Foundation for years.
Long waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youth
Northland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.
Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern
Northland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region
'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes
'No one leaves the same person they were before.'
Northlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024
"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
More than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
The Northland rūnanga has been running at a loss of $500,000 a year.
Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy
Short rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.
Far North news in brief: Well known identity dies, Parrot Place fundraiser and landmark repairs
News snippets from the Far North
Trust calls on donations to help raise remaining funds before June 12 deadline
The trust has until June 12 to come up with the remaining funds.
Far North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Far North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
World War II relic found in Kerikeri op shop
Kerikeri Hospice Green Shed uncovers historic WWII relic
The Chase quiz star Shaun Wallace to visit Far North
Quiz master Shaun Wallace to take on Far North fans at Kerikeri event.
Another solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility
'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'
Far North students connect to te ao Māori and learn essential life skills
Students learning life skills in the Far North.